Spontaneous lung herniation after a single cough

Abstract

Herniation of the lung is commonly caused by congenital rib abnormalities, blunt trauma, or thoracic surgery. Spontaneous hernias are rarely described in the literature. We report a case of a spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia following a single cough. In addition, a review of the literature is presented which outlines the classification, causes, and incidence of lung hernias. Some reference is made to possible methods of treatment.

Sonographic appearance of a tear of the lateral internal oblique muscle resulting from cough

“…This can contribute to rib fractures, rupture of the diaphragm, and tearing of the abdominal muscles. 1,6 Although physical examination and history taking can suggest a diagnosis of muscular tear, 2 an objective diagnosis can be made using imaging modalities. Sonography and CT can be used to that effect.…”

Lung Hernia Associated With Hemothorax Following Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

“…Acquired lung hernias most commonly are due to blunt or penetrating trauma, or following chest-wall surgery. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Lung hernias have also been described as a result of tumors, chest-wall abscess, or invasion from tuberculosis. 9 Spontaneous lung hernias have been described following vigorous coughing episodes, but are often at sites of previous surgery or intervention.…”

“…Thoraciclocation lung hernias are most common and are highly associated with trauma. 1,2 We report a case of a thoracic lung hernia associated with fractured ribs and hemothorax.…”

A clinical case of thoracic hernia after resection of the esophagus for its cancer

“…Грыжей грудной клетки («грыжей легко-го») принято называть диспозицию легочной ткани через патологические отверстия в грудной клетке [1]. Впервые данное состояние было описано в 1499 г. Роландом [2].…”

“…По этой классифи-кации эти грыжи делятся на врожденные и приобретен-ные, к последним относятся спонтанные (30% больных), патологические (18% больных) и травматические (52% больных) [1]. По локализации выделяют крайне редкие диафрагмальные грыжи, 1 / 3 составляют шейные и наи-более распространенные торакальные [1]. Ятрогенные грыжи грудной клетки являются частным случаем травма-тических и наиболее часто локализуются в межреберных промежутках [4][5][6][7][8].…”